Streatham Wells vs Upper Walthamstow
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Streatham Wells vs Upper Walthamstow Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Streatham Wells safer than Upper Walthamstow?
Streatham Wells has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,656 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,113 crimes. Upper Walthamstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Streatham Wells vs Upper Walthamstow?
Streatham Wells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Walthamstow shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow?
In Streatham Wells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,157 incidents). In Upper Walthamstow, it is Violent Crime (1,192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow?
Streatham Wells recorded 2,097 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Walthamstow recorded 1,027. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Streatham Wells vs Upper Walthamstow?
Violent crime in Streatham Wells totalled 2,157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,192 in Upper Walthamstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Streatham Wells recorded 8,231 crimes (now 8,656, a change of +5.2%). Upper Walthamstow recorded 5,642 crimes previously (now 5,113, -9.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Streatham Wells has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Upper Walthamstow has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow?
Streatham Wells falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Walthamstow is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Streatham Wells or Upper Walthamstow on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Streatham Wells and Upper Walthamstow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.